Gender Terminology Booklet

Sesotho sa Leboa Tshiven ḓ a

English

Definitions

Xitsonga

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abortion

Termination of pregnancy due to removal of an embryo or foetus before it can survive outside the uterus.

go ntšha mpa vhukwashathum bu

nxixo

vhubvisathumbu vhu ṋ ulathumbu vhuthuthathum bu

phepelosemolao vhuun ḓ i

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adoption

A process of taking over the parenting of a child, from the child’s biological or legal parent or parents by permanently transferring all rights and responsibilities, along with filiation from the biological parent/parents. Encouragement of increased representation of women and minority-group members, especially in employment.

ncandzato wundloxinawu

Khwa ṱ hisedzand inganelo

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affirmative action

tirotokišo

endlelontlakuso

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aromantic

Someone who doesn’t experience romantic attraction.

mohlokakgahle go go tša marato

mushayanyemu lo mushayazwipfhi kha lufuno

nkatsakelo wa swa mar- handzo

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Gender Terminology Booklet